Malek vs Taj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malek

Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Boy #1,456 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crown"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian South Asian Islamic

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Malek Rank #1,428

Taj Rank #1,456

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1456 for Taj.

Is Malek or Taj more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Taj at #1456 in the United States.

What do Malek and Taj mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Taj means "crown" (Arabic origin).

Are Malek and Taj boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Taj is primarily a boy name.